Technology
How to Navigate Online Mental Health Resources
Finding therapy and support can be confusing. Here are some tips on how to get help, from understanding insurance websites to keeping...
NASA Bets on an Asteroid Killer, a Venusian Balloon, and...
The agency’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program provides seed funding for ideas that sound like sci-fi—but just might work.
Astronomers Tally the Growing Carbon Footprint of Space...
Observatories require electricity and computing power to process data from deep space. Is there a way to make them run greener?
Underwater Permafrost Is a Big, Gassy Wild Card for the...
You’ve probably heard of permafrost, the frozen carbon-rich land. But it’s also thawing under the sea, burping up planet-warming gases.
Scientists Watch a Memory Form in a Living Brain
While observing fearful memories take shape in the brains of fish, neuroscientists saw an unexpected level of synaptic rewiring.
How to Tell If Your Spaghetti Is Done Using Just a Ruler
Keep throwing noodles against the wall if you want, but this tactic ensures the pasta's texture is just right every single time.
Climate Change Is Disrupting the Global Supply Chain Too
Extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways, and factories. It’s expected to get worse.
Big Pharma's Ethical Dilemma: Should They Keep Selling...
Sanctions and boycotts following the invasion of Ukraine have curtailed the export of nearly every product—except medicines. That's...
NASA Finally Rolls Out Its Massive SLS Rocket, With Much...
The agency’s long-awaited, costly Space Launch System is finally ready for a practice countdown before the first Artemis mission this...
The Nuclear Reactors of the Future Have a Russia Problem
Next-generation nuclear plants could be safer and more efficient, but first the US has to figure out how to fuel them up—without relying...
